Monday, 6 August 2012

Adventures in lingerie-making

This Bra Kit for Pin-Up girls and pattern from ELingeriA had been sitting on my shelf more then a year but I had not touched it until yesterday. When it first arrived, I was afraid - what if I fail?

Since then, many bloggers have shared their success with this pattern, but the one who motivated me most of all was verypurpleperson. Reading about every new lingerie set she made gave me faith that I could do it too. And I did!!!

The size was not a big surprise for me: depending on the brand, I usually wear either 32B or 34A. Before I cut the fabric, I made two muslins. The 32B muslin was a bit big at the sides but the 34A fit perfectly. For this particular model, you can choose to use the underwires or not; I went for the second option. For my first attempt, I am pretty satisfied with the results. There are only a few tiny details that I would've done differently, and the next opportunity will present itself very soon. I feel so motivated to make more lingerie!

What I did not like about the bra is the absence of cups and the picot lace. Usually, my bras are fairly simple; no bells and whistles (no lace, no trim), but I especially don't like it when my nipples show. If they do, I'd rather not wear any bra at all. Too prudish? But as part of my feminine fashion challenge, I'll buy more lace and make a couple more "feminine" lingerie sets. What do you think?

My overall experience of using this pattern and bra kit was amazing! If a dummy like me could understand the instructions then anybody can! For sewing this fabric, I used a regular polyester thread and a universal needle 80/11.

I also found this web page with a list of bra-making online shops and supplies. Don't hesitate for so long like me! Order a pattern and some fabric and make your bra!

I also bought this bra kit, I thought it was quite fun, but I misread the size - twice! so I made it to small and then too big. But I have a lot of fabric left, and bought other fabric and several books on the subject - we'll see if I become a professional bra-maker later on. *s*

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Monday, 6 August 2012

Adventures in lingerie-making

This Bra Kit for Pin-Up girls and pattern from ELingeriA had been sitting on my shelf more then a year but I had not touched it until yesterday. When it first arrived, I was afraid - what if I fail?

Since then, many bloggers have shared their success with this pattern, but the one who motivated me most of all was verypurpleperson. Reading about every new lingerie set she made gave me faith that I could do it too. And I did!!!

The size was not a big surprise for me: depending on the brand, I usually wear either 32B or 34A. Before I cut the fabric, I made two muslins. The 32B muslin was a bit big at the sides but the 34A fit perfectly. For this particular model, you can choose to use the underwires or not; I went for the second option. For my first attempt, I am pretty satisfied with the results. There are only a few tiny details that I would've done differently, and the next opportunity will present itself very soon. I feel so motivated to make more lingerie!

What I did not like about the bra is the absence of cups and the picot lace. Usually, my bras are fairly simple; no bells and whistles (no lace, no trim), but I especially don't like it when my nipples show. If they do, I'd rather not wear any bra at all. Too prudish? But as part of my feminine fashion challenge, I'll buy more lace and make a couple more "feminine" lingerie sets. What do you think?

My overall experience of using this pattern and bra kit was amazing! If a dummy like me could understand the instructions then anybody can! For sewing this fabric, I used a regular polyester thread and a universal needle 80/11.

I also found this web page with a list of bra-making online shops and supplies. Don't hesitate for so long like me! Order a pattern and some fabric and make your bra!

I also bought this bra kit, I thought it was quite fun, but I misread the size - twice! so I made it to small and then too big. But I have a lot of fabric left, and bought other fabric and several books on the subject - we'll see if I become a professional bra-maker later on. *s*